Pathways Baptist Church
The Wonder of Broken Dreams
Welcome to worship at Pathways. We hope you will feel the presence of God's Spirit throughout today's worship service. The worship service is live streamed at www.pathwaysbc.org/streaming/watch-live-stream/. You may also connect to the service on YouVersion using the Pathways website: www.pathwaysbc.org/streaming/watch-live-stream/ then select YouVersionBible. Feel free to take notes using the YouVersion app. Fill out a Connection Card (link provided below) and let us know how we can serve you better.
Locations & Times
Pathways Baptist Church
200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Today's Worship Songs
The music in today's worship service is now available on Spotify using the link to the Pathways Playlist. Enjoy listening to the entire playlist throughout your week.
https://pathways.family/PathwaysPlaylist
ADVENT III
Welcome to Worship at Pathways:
We are thankful that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Rev. Jonathan Der is our Lead Pastor at Pathways. Please welcome Dr. Larry Eubanks to worship this morning. Dr. Eubanks will be sharing today's sermon, "The Wonder of Broken Dreams" from Matthew 1:18-25.
We hope that you will feel the vibrant joy of worship throughout this Advent service. We'd like to hear from you. Please use the link to our Connection Card found at the end of today's service.
May God Bless you as you walk with Him and grow in your faith journey with Christ.
We are thankful that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Rev. Jonathan Der is our Lead Pastor at Pathways. Please welcome Dr. Larry Eubanks to worship this morning. Dr. Eubanks will be sharing today's sermon, "The Wonder of Broken Dreams" from Matthew 1:18-25.
We hope that you will feel the vibrant joy of worship throughout this Advent service. We'd like to hear from you. Please use the link to our Connection Card found at the end of today's service.
May God Bless you as you walk with Him and grow in your faith journey with Christ.
ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY
Pathways Choir
Pathways Choir
Christmas Concert at Pathways
Pathways will be hosting a Christmas Concert tonight at 7p to celebrate the Christmas season. This evening concert will be filled with the music of Christmas as we anticipate the coming of our Savior who changed the world and continues to change peoples hearts. Everyone is welcome!
Pathways will be hosting a Christmas Concert tonight at 7p to celebrate the Christmas season. This evening concert will be filled with the music of Christmas as we anticipate the coming of our Savior who changed the world and continues to change peoples hearts. Everyone is welcome!
Christmas Eve Service
Pathways will be celebrating a family friendly Candlelight Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24th at 6p. How are you helping someone take a step towards Jesus this Christmas? Invite your family and friends to this very special service of traditional hymns, instrumental, special children's music, and handbell music. Praise God for His glory and steadfast love!
Pathways will be celebrating a family friendly Candlelight Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24th at 6p. How are you helping someone take a step towards Jesus this Christmas? Invite your family and friends to this very special service of traditional hymns, instrumental, special children's music, and handbell music. Praise God for His glory and steadfast love!
EBENEZER SUNDAY:
We hope that you will be with us in worship on Sunday, December 28th. We are looking forward to hearing the stories of God's goodness during this special service celebrating the presence and power of God's faithfulness in our lives. What a joyous time of year to thank God for His blessings as we look forward with gratitude to God's blessings in 2026 - too numerous to count!
We hope that you will be with us in worship on Sunday, December 28th. We are looking forward to hearing the stories of God's goodness during this special service celebrating the presence and power of God's faithfulness in our lives. What a joyous time of year to thank God for His blessings as we look forward with gratitude to God's blessings in 2026 - too numerous to count!
SAVE THE DATE:
We hope that you will mark your calendars for Sunday, January 11, 2026! A Special Called Congregational Meeting to discuss Easter Seals and their use of space at Pathways. This short meeting will take place in the Grand Hall following the morning worship service. We look forward to new opportunities for our community at Pathways in 2026.
We hope that you will mark your calendars for Sunday, January 11, 2026! A Special Called Congregational Meeting to discuss Easter Seals and their use of space at Pathways. This short meeting will take place in the Grand Hall following the morning worship service. We look forward to new opportunities for our community at Pathways in 2026.
Membership Exploration Small Group
NEW SMALL GROUP IN 2026: You are invited to join a small group of people who are interested in learning more about Pathways and more about growing in Christ with our church family at Pathways. This 4-week class will begin on Sunday, January 18, 2026 ending on Wednesday, February 4th. Lunch and Childcare will be provided. Use the link below to express your interest and desire to begin a new journey at Pathways in 2026.
https://pathways.family/Membership-Exploration
The Weekly Offering Moment
We offer a weekly Offering Moment for your spiritual growth. Are you, like so many of us, caught in the accidental idolatry of money? Will you engage weekly in the spiritual act of fighting that idolatry by thanking God, the true source of all of our resources? God promises that a freedom from idolatry of any kind can be a life filled with fullness and joy and love and freedom. He invites you into this life of giving generously. Will you consider a spiritual act of generosity? Please use the link below and select "General Fund."
https://pathways.family/givingEND OF YEAR GIVING AT PATHWAYS
We are quickly approaching the end of the year—and with it, the final opportunity to make your 2025 charitable gift. As you reflect on your year-end giving, we invite you to consider a end of year donation to Pathways.
The final Sunday to submit a check in person is December 28th.
The final day to give by mail or through our website is December 31st.
Your generosity empowers Pathways to continue living out our mission: Following Jesus – Loving People – Bringing Hope.
Would you consider making a year-end gift to support this mission?
Thank you for your faithfulness and partnership.
We are quickly approaching the end of the year—and with it, the final opportunity to make your 2025 charitable gift. As you reflect on your year-end giving, we invite you to consider a end of year donation to Pathways.
The final Sunday to submit a check in person is December 28th.
The final day to give by mail or through our website is December 31st.
Your generosity empowers Pathways to continue living out our mission: Following Jesus – Loving People – Bringing Hope.
Would you consider making a year-end gift to support this mission?
Thank you for your faithfulness and partnership.
END OF YEAR GIVING
God has blessed us, so that we can BE a blessing to others.
Your generosity empowers Pathways to continue living out our mission: Following Jesus – Loving People – Bringing Hope. Would you consider making a year-end gift to support this mission? Thank you for your faithfulness and partnership.
Use the link below to give your END OF YEAR offering to keep Christ's ministry at Pathways growing so that others will GIVE GLORY TO GOD!
https://pathways.family/givingYour generosity empowers Pathways to continue living out our mission: Following Jesus – Loving People – Bringing Hope. Would you consider making a year-end gift to support this mission? Thank you for your faithfulness and partnership.
Use the link below to give your END OF YEAR offering to keep Christ's ministry at Pathways growing so that others will GIVE GLORY TO GOD!
KING OF KINGS
Worship Team
Worship Team
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL (HIS NAME SHALL BE)
Worship Team
Worship Team
LIVING HOPE
Worship Team
Worship Team
Advent IIl
Dr. Larry Eubanks
Sermon - The Wonder of Broken Dreams (Part One)
Matthew 1:18-25
Dr. Larry Eubanks
Sermon - The Wonder of Broken Dreams (Part One)
Matthew 1:18-25
Ever notice how in many nativity sets Joseph is holding a shepherd’s staff?
Why a shepherd's staff?
Why a shepherd's staff?
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:18
Matthew 1:18
NOEL
Worship Team
Worship Team
Advent III
Dr. Larry Eubanks
Sermon: The Wonder of Broken Dreams (Part Two)
Matthew 1:18-25
Dr. Larry Eubanks
Sermon: The Wonder of Broken Dreams (Part Two)
Matthew 1:18-25
Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly.
Matthew 1:19
Matthew 1:19
But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:20
Matthew 1:20
21 She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."
22 All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
23 "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us."
24 When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife,
25 but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son;and he named him Jesus.
Matthew 1:21-25
22 All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
23 "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us."
24 When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife,
25 but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son;and he named him Jesus.
Matthew 1:21-25
JOY TO THE WORLD (JOYFUL JOYFUL)
Worship Team
Worship Team
Benediction:
"God is the instigator of grace, and it is from Him that all other grace flows."
1 Corinthians 1:3
Have a blessed week. Go in the peace and the love of God.
"God is the instigator of grace, and it is from Him that all other grace flows."
1 Corinthians 1:3
Have a blessed week. Go in the peace and the love of God.
Bringing People Together At Pathways
Ready to take your next step into community?
How do I find my small group? There are 3 main channels through which someone could find a small group experience at Pathways: 1. The Sunday morning groups at 9:15am (hybrid in person and on Zoom) 2. The various serving Ministry Teams (contact Pastor Jonathan) 3. Joining a Rooted Experience group (held seasonally), or a regularly occurring small group Which group will become your small church family? Pray for His guidance, reach out to Pastor Jonathan (jder@pathwaysbc.org), and then take the step of faith.
https://pathways.family/JoinAGroupMembership at Pathways
Have you been attending Pathways, meeting people, growing in your faith walk and would now like to know more about membership at Pathways? Preparations abe being made for people who have questions about our church beliefs, the church mission, and the vision for Pathways now and in the future. Take the first step to being the light of Christ in the fellowship of believers. Use the link below to submit your interest in membership at Pathways. More information will be shared about the next upcoming session.
https://pathways.family/Path2MembershipConnection Card
We want to hear from you. Your comments are important to us. Maybe you would like to speak to one of our pastors. Maybe you are seeking a small group to connect with others, have a prayer request, interested in baptism or membership at Pathways. Please use the link below and let us know how we can help you as you grow in the knowledge and wisdom of God.
https://pathways.family/CONNECT2PATHWAYS
Have A Blessed Week